Sunday, July 20, 2014

SAINT LAWRENCE OF SIPONTO

St. Lawrence of Siponto
Laurence of Siponto

Feast day: February 7

Death: 546

Laurence Majoranus was bishop of Siponto ,Italy, from 492 until his death more than 50 years later. He is said to have built the sanctuary of Saint Michael on Mount Gargano, Italy. He was surnamed Majoranus.